According to an interview in The Sun, Bradley Walsh took a “leap of faith” when he agreed to play a role in Doctor Who Series 11. “I was with Chris having lunch last year and he said: ‘Brad, I want you to do a job.’ “I said: ‘Sure, what?’ He said: ‘I can’t tell. It’s … >
BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have joined forces to invest £125 million into a new Freeview app, which the British broadcasters hope can rival Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and all the other streaming services vying for the attention of British audiences. Network operator Arqiva is also involved in the deal. Rumours of a collaboration between … >
It’s testament to The Fast Show’s incredible depth of quality that narrowing this list down to a manageable number proved to be so exceedingly difficult. There were so many brilliant characters across the show’s run, it’s easy to forget some absolute gems.There was the thespian who spent “over six hours in make up”, the ever-so … >
The BBC has commissioned a major new drama, that’s set to cover the first year of World War II. Entitled World On Fire, the seven-part series will focus on the events of the war’s first twelve months, covering Germany invading Poland, right through to the Battle of Britain. No casting has thus far been announced … >
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are in talks to pool their resources and collaborate on a UK streaming service, according to reports. NBC Universal, a massive American media conglomerate, is also said to be involved in the talks. With American streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video becoming increasingly prevalent players in the … >
The BBC has granted a special dispensation of the license fee with regards to The Royal Wedding, allowing places that don’t have TV licenses – such as town halls and community areas – to screen the regal nuptials without having to purchase a TV license especially. His Royal Highness Prince Harry and Suits alum Megan Markle will … >
Work officially began in earnest yesterday on the innards of new headquarters for BBC Cymru Wales, it’s been confirmed. A new broadcast centre is being put together in Central Square, Cardiff, with the aim being to have it open and fully staffed in 2020. The BBC will transfer staff across from its current site at … >
It’s now been 20 years since Big Train first aired and while it still maintains a strong cult following, the sketch comedy show never quite receives the level of acclaim it perhaps deserves. It can sometimes get somewhat eclipsed by its more commercially successful contemporaries in the sketch show world. Given the consistency and sheer … >
The BBC has announced a brand new drama, that’s set to celebrate the 70th birthday of the UK’s National Health Service. It’s going by the name of To Provide All People, and has been penned by Owen Sheers. The drama will follow a single day in the NHS, zeroing in on a single hospital and … >
As per the announcement that was made at the end of November last year (see below), yesterday marked the day that BBC Worldwide was formally merged into BBC Studios. The name BBC Worldwide disappeared with it. It doesn’t directly affect you and us, save as to say that the entire BBC is a bit more … >